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Robert Carlyle
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Carlyle at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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| Born | 14 April 1961 |
| Alma mater | Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Anastasia Shirley
(m. 1997) |
| Children | 3 |
Robert Carlyle OBE (born 14 April 1961) is a famous Scottish actor. He has starred in many popular films and TV shows. Some of his well-known movies include Trainspotting (1996), The Full Monty (1997), and The World Is Not Enough (1999).
On television, he is known for roles in Hamish Macbeth, Stargate Universe, and Once Upon a Time. Robert Carlyle has won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Full Monty. He also received a Gemini Award for his work in Stargate Universe.
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Robert Carlyle's Early Life and Training
Robert Carlyle was born in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland, on April 14, 1961. His mother worked for a bus company, and his father was a painter. Robert was raised by his father from the age of four.
He left school at 16 without any qualifications. He then worked with his father as a painter. Later, he took evening classes in Glasgow. At 21, he became interested in acting. He was inspired by reading a play called The Crucible. He then studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Robert Carlyle's Acting Career
In 1991, Robert Carlyle and four friends started a theatre company called Raindog. This company also worked on TV and film projects. In the same year, he appeared in the TV show The Bill. He also starred in his first film, Riff-Raff.
A few years later, in 1994, he played a role in the film Priest. He also gained attention for his intense performance in the TV series Cracker. After this, he got the main role of Hamish Macbeth in the BBC comedy-drama Hamish Macbeth. This popular series ran for three years.
Major Film Roles
In 1996 and 1997, Robert Carlyle took on two of his most famous film roles. He played Francis Begbie in Trainspotting. He also starred as Gaz in The Full Monty. For The Full Monty, he won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He also appeared with Ray Winstone in the 1997 film Face.
In 1999, Carlyle played Malachy McCourt in the film Angela's Ashes. He also played the villain Renard in the James Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. That same year, he was in the film Ravenous.
In 2003, he played Adolf Hitler in the miniseries Hitler: The Rise of Evil. He then played the villain Durza in the 2006 film Eragon. In 2007, Carlyle was one of the main characters in 28 Weeks Later. He also starred in the disaster film Flood.
Television Success
In 2008, Robert Carlyle was cast as Dr. Nicholas Rush in the TV series Stargate Universe. This was a leading role for him. He also appeared in 24: Redemption, a TV movie based on the series 24.
From 2011 to 2018, Carlyle played Rumplestiltskin and Mr. Gold in the fantasy TV series Once Upon a Time. This character was a powerful wizard. Robert Carlyle said his son helped him create Rumplestiltskin's unique voice.
More recently, in 2019, he played Ogilvy in a TV version of The War of the Worlds. In 2020, he began playing Robert Sutherland, the Prime Minister, in the TV series COBRA. He also reprised his role as Gaz in The Full Monty TV series in 2023.
Robert Carlyle's Acting Style
Robert Carlyle is known for how much he commits to his roles. He often changes his lifestyle or appearance to truly understand a character. For example, before playing a homeless character in a film, he lived in the area where the movie was set. For a role as a bus driver, he even passed the test to get a bus driving license. This dedication helps him make his characters feel very real.
Robert Carlyle's Personal Life
Robert Carlyle married make-up artist Anastasia Shirley in 1997. They have three children together. Their daughter was born in 2002, and their two sons were born in 2004 and 2006. Robert Carlyle supports a charity called 'School for Life' in Romania. He was also honored with an OBE in 1999 for his contributions.
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See also
In Spanish: Robert Carlyle para niños
